Doctoral Researcher in Criminal Law and Law Enforcement
PhD position exploring AI applications in corporate compliance and law enforcement at the University of Luxembourg.
Best for:Best for law or compliance graduates interested in the legal implications of AI in enforcement and regulatory settings.
Overview
The University of Luxembourg invites applications for a doctoral researcher position focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence, corporate compliance, and law enforcement. The successful candidate will conduct doctoral research leading to a PhD thesis within an established research group. In addition to developing their dissertation, the researcher will contribute to the group's scholarly activities and assist with teaching duties. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in a relevant legal or compliance discipline and meet the required language proficiency for thesis-level academic writing. This is an opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research at the crossroads of criminal law and emerging technologies.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an original doctoral research project on AI in corporate compliance and law enforcement
- Write and defend a PhD thesis within the programme timeframe
- Actively participate in the activities and events of the host research group
- Assist with teaching responsibilities within the department
- Contribute to academic publications and scholarly dissemination
- Engage with interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law and technology
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in criminal law, compliance, or a closely related legal field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: B2-level proficiency in the thesis language
Instruction: Language of the thesis (B2 level required)
- Strong foundational knowledge of criminal law and law enforcement frameworks
- Understanding of corporate compliance principles and practices
- Familiarity with the legal dimensions of artificial intelligence
- Academic writing proficiency at thesis level (B2 or equivalent)
- Must hold a Master's degree in a relevant law or compliance discipline
- Must meet B2 language proficiency requirement for thesis-level writing
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply manually following the instructions provided by the University of Luxembourg. The application process typically requires submitting academic documents and a research-focused cover letter through the university's recruitment system.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Master's degree transcripts and certificate
- Proof of language proficiency
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